Product Details
UNWIN & RODGERS, SHEFFIELD
A 140-BORE PATENT 'NON*XLL' PERCUSSION KNIFE PISTOL,
mid-19th century, with 3 1/2in. octagonal white metal sighted barrel, iron frame with white metal bolsters, folding trigger, two folding blades respectively measuring 3 1/2in. and 2 1/2in. and each marked 'NON*XLL UNWIN & RODGERS PATENT', polished light horn grip-scales (one chipped), hinged trap-cover, white metal bullet mould (tweezers missing, iron parts with some surface corrosion), Birmingham proof marks.
Estimate £600-800
THE ABOVE LOT IS PURCHASED AS AN EXEMPT ITEM UNDER SECTION 58 (2) OF THE 1968 FIREARMS ACT. TO BE HELD AS A CURIOSITY OR ORNAMENT.